The Second Baptist Church of Washington, DC
The Second Baptist Church of Washington, DC
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The Second Baptist Church of Washington, DC traces its roots to 1827 and was officially established in 1848; it celebrated its 175th anniversary in November 2023 and occupies a building that served as a station on the Underground Railroad and is listed on local and national historic registers and the National Heritage Trail. Located in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood, the congregation has been led by Reverend Dr. James E. Terrell since 1997. Visitors will find a Bible-teaching, welcoming atmosphere with warm ushers, open seating, and a play area for children; weekly Bible Study & Prayer meets Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 p.m. by conference call (1-866-783-6229, Code 712634#), and services are live-streamed on Facebook. The church office is open Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., and an events calendar, online giving (via Tithely) and calendar subscriptions are available for those who want to connect.
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- Name:The Second Baptist Church of Washington, DC
- Street Address:816 3rd Street, N.W.
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- Name:The Second Baptist Church of Washington, DC
- Website URL:https://www.secondbaptistchurchdc.org
- Summary:The Second Baptist Church of Washington, DC traces its roots to 1827 and was officially established in 1848; it celebrated its 175th anniversary in November 2023 and occupies a building that served as a station on the Underground Railroad and is listed on local and national historic registers and the National Heritage Trail. Located in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood, the congregation has been led by Reverend Dr. James E. Terrell since 1997. Visitors will find a Bible-teaching, welcoming atmosphere with warm ushers, open seating, and a play area for children; weekly Bible Study & Prayer meets Tuesdays 6:00–7:00 p.m. by conference call (1-866-783-6229, Code 712634#), and services are live-streamed on Facebook. The church office is open Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., and an events calendar, online giving (via Tithely) and calendar subscriptions are available for those who want to connect.
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Last updated: 3/4/2026